Alleima participated in the 25th China (Yangjiang) International Hardware Knives & Scissors Fair, held from October 20–22, 2026, at the Yangjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center, showcasing our knife steel offering and engaging with customers and industry partners.
The fair brought together knife and scissors manufacturers, materials suppliers and equipment providers from across the industry.
For Alleima, the event provided an opportunity not only to present our materials, but also to strengthen dialogue with knife manufacturers, distributors and other industry partners in Yangjiang, one of China’s major knife and scissors manufacturing regions.
Materials developed for demanding knife applications
At Booths B17 and B19, Alleima showcased our knife steel materials alongside knife samples made by customers using our steels, illustrating their use in finished products. These exhibits provided a starting point for discussions on material selection and application requirements with customers and partners.
Materials featured at the exhibition included Alleima® 12C27, Alleima® 14C28N and Alleima® 19C27, representing different options for knife and edge applications.
Selecting the right steel is an important part of knife design and manufacturing. Different applications place different demands on properties such as hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and toughness. Alleima’s portfolio enables manufacturers to select materials according to the performance requirements of the finished product.
The exhibition therefore also served as a platform for technical exchange. Conversations with customers went beyond individual steel grades to cover material selection, heat treatment and the relationship between material properties, processing and final knife performance.
Bringing materials expertise closer to customers
Beyond the materials and customer-made knife samples on display, Alleima’s support for manufacturers extends to local material availability and technical services, connecting our materials expertise with customers’ day-to-day production needs.
Since 2019, Yangjiang Weigao Special Steel Materials Co., Ltd. has served as Alleima’s authorized distributor for knife steel in the Yangjiang region, providing customers with local access to our materials through its stock offering.
Customers in the region can also access services including material selection, heat-treatment technical support, cutting and local delivery, helping connect Alleima’s materials and technical knowledge with local manufacturing needs.
This local presence connects Alleima with Yangjiang’s established knife and scissors manufacturing cluster.
Continuing collaboration with the knife industry
Participation in the Yangjiang Knife Fair gives Alleima an opportunity to stay close to the market and engage directly with companies throughout the knife manufacturing value chain.
Alleima combines our long-standing expertise in stainless steel materials with local availability, technical support and customer collaboration to support manufacturers in selecting materials suited to increasingly demanding knife applications.
Following this year’s event, Alleima will continue working closely with customers, distributors and industry partners in Yangjiang and across China, supporting the development of high-performance, reliable knife products through advanced materials and application knowledge.
